{"id":19587,"date":"2025-01-09T15:42:09","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T15:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/business\/finance\/if-you-do-these-any-of-these-27-things-everyone-thinks-you-are-a-cheapskate\/"},"modified":"2025-01-09T15:42:09","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T15:42:09","slug":"if-you-do-these-any-of-these-27-things-everyone-thinks-you-are-a-cheapskate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=19587","title":{"rendered":"If You Do These Any Of These 27 Things, Everyone Thinks You Are A Cheapskate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p class=\"disclosure\"><i>THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/about\/privacy-policy\">DISCLOSURES<\/a>. FOR MORE INFORMATION.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>We all love a good deal, but there\u2019s a fine line between being frugal and, well, being a cheapskate.<\/p>\n<p>Do you obsess over saving every penny, even at the cost of convenience or relationships?<\/p>\n<p>Or maybe your friends joke about your <em>unique<\/em> spending habits, but you\u2019re not sure if it\u2019s true.<\/p>\n<p>This article dives into the subtle\u2014and not-so-subtle\u2014signs that you might be crossing into cheapskate territory. Read on and see if any of these hit a little too close to home.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_You_Reuse_Paper_Products\"\/>#1. You Reuse Paper Products<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27959\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27959\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27959 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/paper-towels.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/paper-towels-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/paper-towels-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/paper-towels-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/paper-towels.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27959 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/paper-towels.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/paper-towels.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/paper-towels-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/paper-towels-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/paper-towels-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27959\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: belchonock via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Paper plates, napkins, tissues, and paper towels are for single use. But some people have decided to wash and reuse these items.<\/p>\n<p>They claim that they are not only saving money but also helping the environment by not wasting paper products. It\u2019s a win-win situation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Besides, who doesn\u2019t love a good napkin with character? That ketchup stain adds a little charm, don\u2019t you think?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_You_Use_Self_Checkout_at_Grocery_Store\"\/>#2. You Use Self Checkout at Grocery Store<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27801\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27801\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27801 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/grocery-cart.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/grocery-cart-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/grocery-cart-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/grocery-cart-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/grocery-cart.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27801 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/grocery-cart.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/grocery-cart.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/grocery-cart-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/grocery-cart-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/grocery-cart-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27801\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Syda_Productions via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The self-checkout at the grocery store is a great way to save time. But some people take advantage of it. The most common way is with produce.<\/p>\n<p>Since you pay by the weight for most produce, some people will hold on to the item so that all the weight is not on the scale.<\/p>\n<p>The register then charges a smaller amount because it thinks you are buying less food. Other times, people buying five of an item, say yogurt, will only scan four.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_You_Wash_And_Reuse_Ziploc_Bags\"\/>#3. You Wash And Reuse Ziploc Bags<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27954\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27954\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27954 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ziploc-bags.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ziploc-bags-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ziploc-bags-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ziploc-bags-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ziploc-bags.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27954 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ziploc-bags.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ziploc-bags.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ziploc-bags-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ziploc-bags-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ziploc-bags-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27954\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Yumis via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ziploc bags are another one-time-use item.<\/p>\n<p>But that doesn\u2019t stop some people from washing and reusing them.<\/p>\n<p>Seeing that you can buy these bags in bulk and get the price per bag down to a few pennies, you really need to be short on cash to make this one worth your time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_You_Plagiarize_Greeting_Cards\"\/>#4. You Plagiarize Greeting Cards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27968\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27968\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27968 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/greeting-cards.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/greeting-cards-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/greeting-cards-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/greeting-cards-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/greeting-cards.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27968 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/greeting-cards.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/greeting-cards.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/greeting-cards-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/greeting-cards-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/greeting-cards-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27968\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: joshuarainey via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Cards are expensive. So much so that I now buy cards at the dollar store because I usually get two for $1.<\/p>\n<p>This is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/living-frugal-life\" data-lasso-id=\"154769\">frugal way to save money<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Another more questionable option is to look at cards and find one with the saying you want. Instead of buying it, you buy a blank card and write the saying in it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_You_Create_Multiple_Email_Accounts\"\/>#5. You Create Multiple Email Accounts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27674\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27674\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27674 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/email-marketing.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/email-marketing-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/email-marketing-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/email-marketing-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/email-marketing.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27674 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/email-marketing.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/email-marketing.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/email-marketing-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/email-marketing-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/email-marketing-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27674\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Milkos via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Most loyalty programs require that you use an email address to sign up. And many offer referral bonuses when you get your friends to join.<\/p>\n<p>What some cheap people do is refer themselves by using different email addresses.<\/p>\n<p>Not only do they get the referral bonus, but in some cases, they get to use a discount code that is only valid for one-time use.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Indulge_in_Grocery_Store_Samples\"\/>#6. Indulge in Grocery Store Samples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27794\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27794\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27794 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/free-samples.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/free-samples-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/free-samples-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/free-samples-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/free-samples.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27794 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/free-samples.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/free-samples.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/free-samples-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/free-samples-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/free-samples-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27794\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: SimpleFoto via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You\u2019re crossing a line when constantly scouring the aisles for freebies and trying to fill your belly with samples instead of buying something.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Sure, you\u2019re technically not breaking any rules, but it\u2019s just cheap, you know?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_You_Do_Not_Tip\"\/>#7. You Do Not Tip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27951\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27951\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27951 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tip.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tip-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tip-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tip-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tip.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27951 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tip.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tip.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tip-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tip-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/tip-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27951\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: shinobi via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While we can all agree that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/how-much-to-tip\" data-lasso-id=\"154770\">tipping has gotten out of hand<\/a> lately with every place having a tip jar, tipping is how some people afford to live.<\/p>\n<p>This is especially true for servers, who earn less than minimum wage.<\/p>\n<p>When you refuse to tip to save money no matter what, you are rude.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_You_Religiously_Water_Down_Liquid_Soap\"\/>#8. You Religiously Water Down Liquid Soap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27953\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27953\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27953 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/liquid-soap.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/liquid-soap-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/liquid-soap-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/liquid-soap-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/liquid-soap.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27953 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/liquid-soap.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/liquid-soap.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/liquid-soap-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/liquid-soap-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/liquid-soap-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27953\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Do you add water to liquid soap? I\u2019m not talking about adding some water at the end to get a few last drops out.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m talking about pouring half out into an empty soap dispenser and adding water to both, so now you have two full dispensers.<\/p>\n<p>Some people won\u2019t stop at two but divide it amongst five or six to make the soap last as long as possible.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_You_Dumpster_Dive\"\/>#9. You Dumpster Dive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27969\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27969\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27969 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/dumpster-dive.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/dumpster-dive-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/dumpster-dive-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/dumpster-dive-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/dumpster-dive.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27969 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/dumpster-dive.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/dumpster-dive.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/dumpster-dive-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/dumpster-dive-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/dumpster-dive-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27969\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: roman023 via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Some people dumpster dive for free stuff and resell it for cash. Others dumpster dive to get free stuff so they can save money.<\/p>\n<p>Because of the different levels of dumpster diving, it is hard to draw the line between frugal, cheapskate, and entrepreneurial.<\/p>\n<p>I know some people who check out college dumpsters at the end of the school year because students want to avoid taking large items home or paying for storage.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_You_Buy_And_Return_Amazon_Items_At_Kohls\"\/>#10. You Buy And Return Amazon Items At Kohl\u2019s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27970\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27970\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27970 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/returns.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/returns-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/returns-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/returns-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/returns.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27970 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/returns.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/returns.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/returns-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/returns-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/returns-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27970\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When you return Amazon items at Kohl\u2019s, you usually get a coupon to use in-store. The coupon could be worth anywhere from $5 to 15% off.<\/p>\n<p>Some people take advantage of the system and purchase a handful of inexpensive items from Amazon with the intent of returning them all.<\/p>\n<p>Then they get a handful of Kohl\u2019s coupons to save money on what they plan to buy at Kohl\u2019s.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_You_Dont_Pay_For_Subscriptions\"\/>#11. You Don\u2019t Pay For Subscriptions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27591\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27591\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27591 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/streaming-services.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/streaming-services-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/streaming-services-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/streaming-services-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/streaming-services.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27591 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/streaming-services.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/streaming-services.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/streaming-services-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/streaming-services-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/streaming-services-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27591\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: REDPIXEL via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Many of us share out Netflix password with friends, but some people go above and beyond and get as many streaming services as possible for free.<\/p>\n<p>One person mentioned how his neighbor runs an Airbnb.<\/p>\n<p>He rented it once to get the wifi password, and since he receives the signal in his house, he uses it for free.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_You_Use_Magazine_Samples_For_Perfume_or_Cologne\"\/>#12. You Use Magazine Samples For Perfume or Cologne<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27952\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27952\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27952 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/magazines.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/magazines-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/magazines-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/magazines-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/magazines.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27952 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/magazines.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/magazines.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/magazines-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/magazines-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/magazines-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27952\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: payphoto via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I\u2019ll admit that perfume can be pricey. But you can usually find even higher-end brands at discount stores.<\/p>\n<p>Still, some people want to avoid spending the money and will instead head to the grocery store.<\/p>\n<p>They will find a free perfume sample they like and rub it on their wrists or neck.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_You_Are_Guilty_of_Unplugging_Things_When_Not_In_Use\"\/>#13. You Are Guilty of Unplugging Things When Not In Use<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27966\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27966\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27966 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/unplugging.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/unplugging-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/unplugging-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/unplugging-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/unplugging.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27966 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/unplugging.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/unplugging.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/unplugging-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/unplugging-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/unplugging-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27966\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: toa55 via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Some electronics draw what is known as phantom power, even when turned off.<\/p>\n<p>This means it still costs money as it uses a small amount of electricity even though the power is not on.<\/p>\n<p>Some cheapskates, to save money, will unplug everything in the house to ensure nothing is costing them money when not in use.<\/p>\n<p>A better option would be to purchase a Kill-A-Watt off Amazon and figure out that items draw phantom power and only unplug those items. This will save you a lot of money on your monthly bills.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_You_Never_Buy_Office_Supplies\"\/>#14. You Never Buy Office Supplies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27967\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27967\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27967 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/office-supplies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/office-supplies-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/office-supplies-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/office-supplies-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/office-supplies.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27967 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/office-supplies.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/office-supplies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/office-supplies-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/office-supplies-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/office-supplies-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27967\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: ls992007 via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Office supplies, like pens, paper, staples, and more, cost little, but some refuse to pay. So they take them from wherever they happen to be.<\/p>\n<p>They might take supplies from work. Or they make it a point to take pens from wherever they are.<\/p>\n<p>While it is customary to take a pen you use, these people take it a step further and ask for a pen with the plan of taking it all along.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_You_Cheat_at_Parking_Garages\"\/>#15. You Cheat at Parking Garages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27964\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27964\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27964 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/parking-garage.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/parking-garage-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/parking-garage-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/parking-garage-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/parking-garage.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27964 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/parking-garage.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/parking-garage.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/parking-garage-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/parking-garage-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/parking-garage-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27964\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: frantic00 via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This doesn\u2019t work at all garages, but it saves people a lot of money when it does. The problem is that doing it is shady.<\/p>\n<p>It works by having you take a ticket when you pull into the garage to park.<\/p>\n<p>When you go to leave, you grab another ticket and then scan that ticket when leaving.<\/p>\n<p>So if you were parked for five hours, your ticket would show you were only there for a few minutes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_You_Save_and_Reuse_Restaurant_Cups\"\/>#16. You Save and Reuse Restaurant Cups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27963\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27963\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27963 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/restaurant-cups.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/restaurant-cups-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/restaurant-cups-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/restaurant-cups-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/restaurant-cups.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27963 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/restaurant-cups.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/restaurant-cups.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/restaurant-cups-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/restaurant-cups-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/restaurant-cups-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27963\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: belchonock via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Here is a classic cheapskate move. When you eat out, you keep the cup for fountain drinks.<\/p>\n<p>Then when you visit that fast food restaurant in the future, you don\u2019t order a drink, but you bring your cup and fill it up for free.<\/p>\n<p>Other times people will ask for a cup of water and then fill up on fountain soda instead.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_You_Reuse_Mouth_Floss\"\/>#17. You Reuse Mouth Floss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27958\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27958\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27958 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/flossing.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/flossing-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/flossing-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/flossing-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/flossing.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27958 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/flossing.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/flossing.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/flossing-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/flossing-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/flossing-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27958\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: AndreyPopov via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Here is the other grossest thing on the list. People who reuse dental floss.<\/p>\n<p>After using it, they will rinse, dry it, and save it for later.<\/p>\n<p>At least they take the time to rinse it off and not let the chunks dry on the string.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_You_Take_Others_Leftovers_When_Dining_Out\"\/>#18. You Take Others Leftovers When Dining Out<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27965\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27965\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27965 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/leftovers.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/leftovers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/leftovers-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/leftovers-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/leftovers.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27965 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/leftovers.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/leftovers.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/leftovers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/leftovers-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/leftovers-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27965\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Fotosmurf via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Taking your leftovers after eating out is frugal. Taking leftovers from other tables crosses the line.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>One person shared the story of a friend who did this regularly, which was mortifying, so much so that they ended up no longer hanging out with the person.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_You_Take_Handfuls_of_Extra_Condiments\"\/>#19. You Take Handfuls of Extra Condiments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27955\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27955\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27955 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/condiments.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/condiments-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/condiments-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/condiments-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/condiments.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27955 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/condiments.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/condiments.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/condiments-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/condiments-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/condiments-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27955\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: elenathewise via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When eating out, cheap people will load up on extra packets of condiments, like ketchup, mayo, mustard, salt, pepper, and more.<\/p>\n<p>They might even hoard napkins and plastic utensils so they don\u2019t have to purchase them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_You_Always_Split_The_Check_at_a_Restaurant\"\/>#20. You Always Split The Check at a Restaurant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27773\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27773\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27773 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cut-up-money.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cut-up-money-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cut-up-money-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cut-up-money-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cut-up-money.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27773 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cut-up-money.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cut-up-money.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cut-up-money-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cut-up-money-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cut-up-money-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27773\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: AndreyPopov via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When dining out with friends, it is common to split the check. You can split the bill in several ways.<\/p>\n<p>One way is to divide the total by the number of people.<\/p>\n<p>Another option is to review the receipt and pay for what you purchased and the tip.<\/p>\n<p>Some cheap people will push for an even split of the bill at the start and then order a lot of food. This way, it is cheaper for them since everyone else will be paying a portion of their order.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_You_Visit_Hotel_Continental_Breakfasts\"\/>#21. You Visit Hotel Continental Breakfasts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27956\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27956\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27956 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/continental-breakfast.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/continental-breakfast-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/continental-breakfast-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/continental-breakfast-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/continental-breakfast.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27956 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/continental-breakfast.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/continental-breakfast.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/continental-breakfast-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/continental-breakfast-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/continental-breakfast-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27956\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: resnick_joshua1 via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Getting a complimentary breakfast is a great perk when staying at a hotel.<\/p>\n<p>But this crosses the line into being cheap when you eat a continental breakfast in a hotel without paying for a room.<\/p>\n<p>These cheapskates walk into the hotel, acting like guests, and fill up for free before leaving again. Some are bold enough to walk in, eat, and then leave.<\/p>\n<p>Others try to act as if they belong and go down a hallway first before enjoying the free meal.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Youre_Guilty_of_Returning_Used_Items\"\/>#22. You\u2019re Guilty of Returning Used Items<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27962\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27962\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27962 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/returning-items.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/returning-items-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/returning-items-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/returning-items-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/returning-items.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27962 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/returning-items.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/returning-items.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/returning-items-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/returning-items-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/returning-items-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27962\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Maridav via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Returns are part of life. You cross the line when you use an item and then return it.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you buy an outfit for a party, don\u2019t remove the tags, wear it to the party, then return it afterward.<\/p>\n<p>It sounds like a victimless crime, but the store incurs a loss with the item.<\/p>\n<p>And while you might think they can afford it with how much money they earn, realize that these add to the cost of doing business and make the items more expensive in the first place.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_You_Buy_Movie_Tickets_at_The_Self_Serve_Kiosk\"\/>#23. You Buy Movie Tickets at The Self Serve Kiosk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27950\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27950\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27950 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/movie-popcorn.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/movie-popcorn-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/movie-popcorn-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/movie-popcorn-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/movie-popcorn.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27950 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/movie-popcorn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/movie-popcorn.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/movie-popcorn-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/movie-popcorn-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/movie-popcorn-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27950\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Rangizzz via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To reduce costs, some movie theaters have self-serve kiosks where you buy tickets. After you buy your ticket, you walk up to the usher, who scans the ticket and lets you in.<\/p>\n<p>Many cheapskates have learned they can buy senior citizen tickets for a fraction of the cost.<\/p>\n<p>The usher usually doesn\u2019t ask to see the ticket to ensure you purchased the right one. They simply want the bar code to scan you in, so you get away with it most of the time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_You_Reuse_Mouthwash\"\/>#24. You Reuse Mouthwash<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27957\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27957\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27957 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mouthwash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mouthwash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mouthwash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mouthwash-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mouthwash.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27957 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mouthwash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mouthwash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mouthwash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mouthwash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mouthwash-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27957\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: AndreyPopov via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This one is tied for the grossest one on the list. Cheapskates will use mouthwash to rinse their mouth, but instead of spitting it into the sink, they will spit back into the bottle to reuse for next time.<\/p>\n<p>Their logic? There is alcohol in the mouthwash, and that kills the germs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_Guilty_of_Hoarding\"\/>#25. Guilty of Hoarding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27961\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27961\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27961 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hoarding.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hoarding-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hoarding-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hoarding-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hoarding.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27961 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hoarding.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hoarding.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hoarding-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hoarding-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hoarding-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27961\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: tepic via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t matter what it is. Most cheap people are also hoarders. They refuse to throw anything away.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Junk mail? The envelopes can double as scrap paper. Did something break? Save it, as you might be able to use the parts for something else one day.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"26_Reuse_Aluminum_Foil\"\/>#26. Reuse Aluminum Foil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28684\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28684\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28684\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/aluminum-foil.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/aluminum-foil-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/aluminum-foil-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/aluminum-foil-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/aluminum-foil.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/aluminum-foil.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/aluminum-foil.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/aluminum-foil-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/aluminum-foil-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/aluminum-foil-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28684\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You never throw away aluminum foil because it\u2019s so versatile!<\/p>\n<p>Not only can you reuse it several times, but you also make sure to point out this money-saving trick to your roommates or family members.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a small but impactful way to show how everyone can contribute to saving a few bucks and reducing waste.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, it\u2019s a great conversation starter during family dinners or roommate bonding sessions!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"27_DIY_Cleaning_Supplies\"\/>#27. DIY Cleaning Supplies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28584\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28584\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28584\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cleaning-supplies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cleaning-supplies-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cleaning-supplies-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cleaning-supplies-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cleaning-supplies.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cleaning-supplies.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cleaning-supplies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cleaning-supplies-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cleaning-supplies-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cleaning-supplies-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28584\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: JanPietruszka via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Store-bought cleaning products become too expensive over time, so you resort to creating homemade versions using baking soda, vinegar, and essential oils.<\/p>\n<p>You proudly show off your concoctions to anyone who will listen, and you offer samples so they can try it for themselves.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_Free_Money\"\/>How to Get Free Money<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28201\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28201\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28201\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/woman-holding-cash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/woman-holding-cash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/woman-holding-cash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/woman-holding-cash-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/woman-holding-cash.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/woman-holding-cash.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/woman-holding-cash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/woman-holding-cash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/woman-holding-cash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/woman-holding-cash-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28201\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Vadymvdrobot via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The idea of free money sounds like it can\u2019t be true. But it actually is.<\/p>\n<p>There are many ways you can get free money, from playing games, to watching videos, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the best ways you can get free money without having to work for it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/how-to-get-free-money\" data-lasso-id=\"78782\">HOW TO GET FREE MONEY<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Get_Free_Samples_Without_Surveys\"\/>How To Get Free Samples Without Surveys<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27948\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27948\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27948 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sample-boxes.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sample-boxes-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sample-boxes-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sample-boxes-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sample-boxes.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27948 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sample-boxes.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sample-boxes.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sample-boxes-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sample-boxes-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/sample-boxes-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27948\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: AntonMatyukha via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Everyone likes getting free stuff, but many times you have to fill out a survey.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some great ways to get free stuff without strings attached.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/free-samples-by-mail-without-surveys\" data-lasso-id=\"64995\">16 WAYS TO GET FREE SAMPLES BY MAIL WITHOUT SURVEYS<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Gas_Hacks_For_Free_Gas\"\/>15 Gas Hacks For Free Gas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27949\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27949\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27949 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/gas-savings.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/gas-savings-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/gas-savings-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/gas-savings-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/gas-savings.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27949 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/gas-savings.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/gas-savings.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/gas-savings-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/gas-savings-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/gas-savings-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27949\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: darknula via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You\u2019ve probably wished you could get free gasoline, but thought that was impossible. But the reality is, it isn\u2019t impossible.<\/p>\n<p>There are many free gas hacks you can use to save money on fuel ups. Here are 15 ways to lower the cost of gasoline, and in effect, get free gas.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/free-gas-hacks\" data-lasso-id=\"64997\">15 FREE GAS HACKS YOU NEED TO TRY<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unique_Savings_Hacks_To_Try\"\/>Unique Savings Hacks To Try<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27282\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27282\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27282\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/woman-holding-piggy-bank.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/woman-holding-piggy-bank-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/woman-holding-piggy-bank-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/woman-holding-piggy-bank-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/woman-holding-piggy-bank.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27282\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/woman-holding-piggy-bank.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/woman-holding-piggy-bank.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/woman-holding-piggy-bank-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/woman-holding-piggy-bank-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/woman-holding-piggy-bank-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27282\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: keeweeboy via Deposit Photos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are many ways to save money, and you most likely heard many of them.<\/p>\n<p>But not all of them.<\/p>\n<p>I sourced the internet far and wide for expert approved saving hacks and came up with this list.<\/p>\n<p>The only question is, which one will save you the most money?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/10-best-money-saving-tips-to-help-salvage-your-year\" data-lasso-id=\"73424\">10 Expert-Approved Money Saving Hacks That Actually Work!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"47_Ways_To_Get_Free_Gift_Cards\"\/>47 Ways To Get Free Gift Cards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27275\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27275\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27275 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/gift-cards.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/gift-cards-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/gift-cards-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/gift-cards-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/gift-cards.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27275 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/gift-cards.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/gift-cards.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/gift-cards-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/gift-cards-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/gift-cards-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27275\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: dennizn via Deposit Photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Nowadays, people are looking for every means possible to make extra cash. One unique idea is to get free gift cards. Gift cards are a great way to help pay for the things you need without spending any money.<\/p>\n<p>You can earn free gift cards for completing simple tasks in many ways. This includes getting paid for simple online tasks like playing games, completing surveys, and shopping.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a complete guide on how to get free gift cards so you can spend less money on the things you buy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneysmartguides.com\/how-to-get-free-gift-cards\" data-lasso-id=\"64998\">47 PROVEN WAYS TO GET FREE GIFT CARDS<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-wrap\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\">\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-tab saboxplugin-tab-about\">\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-gravatar\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/aded10cccb637ec16dbfc56882e09c43?s=200&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-100 photo\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" itemprop=\"image\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/aded10cccb637ec16dbfc56882e09c43?s=100&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/aded10cccb637ec16dbfc56882e09c43?s=100&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/aded10cccb637ec16dbfc56882e09c43?s=200&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-100 photo\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" itemprop=\"image\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-desc\">\n<div itemprop=\"description\">\n<p>I have over 15 years experience in the financial services industry and 20 years investing in the stock market. 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